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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,095 active, human-verified grants for state and local governments, municipalities, Tribal Nations, cities, counties, school districts, and public agencies. Explore funding from federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate grantmakers across the United States, Canada, and internationally, updated daily.

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3,095 grants found

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government entities to enhance the well-being of residents across the state. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 167555

Grants to Yukon First Nation Governments, Rural Recreation Departments, and Groups to Promote ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Yukon First Nations governments, rural recreation departments, and local groups to promote active lifestyles and opportunities for physical activity in rural communities. Eligible expenses include facility rental, wages, supplies, materials, and healthy ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167586

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Individuals, Agencies, and Businesses in Eligible Locations f...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Washington nonprofit organizations, individuals, municipalities, and small businesses in eligible locations for publicly accessible cultural projects. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 167607

Grants to New Mexico and Texas Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Mexico and Texas nonprofit organizations, communities, and municipalities in eligible regions to benefit communities in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to provide support for projects, events, recreational opportunit...

GrantWatch ID#: 167609

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Public Entities to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Reside...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and public entities to improve the quality of life for local residents. Eligible organizations are those that address the areas of human services, civic and public affairs, arts and culture, health, and education. The Founda...

GrantWatch ID#: 167679

Grants to Tennessee Local Governments, Counties, and Cities for Capital and Infrastructure Pro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee local governments, counties, and cities for capital projects and infrastructure improvements in eligible communities throughout the state. Applicants must hold a public meeting prior to applying. Project types include public health and safety, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167683

Grants to Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming Entities to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects or programs to enhance the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended for programs focused on K-12 education reform, aging, disabilities, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167711

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and government agencies for projects that improve the health and well-being of residents in eligible areas. Certain applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 168360

In-Kind Donations of Equipment and Training to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Create...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of fruit trees, equipment, volunteer workers, and training to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government entities to create orchards in communal and public places. Funding is intended to improve the surrounding environment and pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 169156

Grants to Ontario Aboriginal Communities for Mine Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario Aboriginal communities in eligible locations for exploration and development activities in the mineral sector. Applicants are required to contact program staff and register in the online system prior to submitting an application....

GrantWatch ID#: 169281

Grants to South Carolina Local Government Agencies to Improve Public Parks and Facilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina local government agencies to enhance and expand public parks and facilities. Funding is intended for planning and developing new recreational projects, and to support the renovation of existing parks and facilities. Grants must be used for...

GrantWatch ID#: 169535

Grants to Missouri Local Agencies with Small Populations to Promote Community Growth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri local government agencies and partnering businesses for infrastructure improvements to support local industry. Applicants must hold at least one public hearing before applying. Priority projects include water systems, sanitary sewage systems, st...

GrantWatch ID#: 169711

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Municipalities for Book Publication

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $12,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and municipalities to support efforts to produce and publish non-fiction books. Funding is intended for publications on the subjects of art, architecture and design; cultural history, the cit...

GrantWatch ID#: 170317

Grants to Vermont Public and Private Boatyards and Marinas to Improve Transient Boating Facili...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Vermont public and private boatyards and marinas and public parks to support the installation or upgrade of transient boating facilities. Interested applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the renovation, construct...

GrantWatch ID#: 170462

Grants to Vermont Entities to Minimize Waste and Encourage Recycling

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Vermont municipalities, businesses, community groups, institutions, and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects that minimize waste, encourage recycling and promote the reuse of materials. Funding is intended to support efforts that wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 170482

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Support Capital Projects and Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and tribal governments for modest capital projects and expenses. Funding is intended to address capital needs and single-time investments that include, but are not limited to, construction projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 171101

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Events and Activities to Benefit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and individuals for events and activities to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support both new and existing projects. Eligible proposals enhance ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171251

In-Kind Grants of Dumpsters for Litter and Waste Disposal to Florida Communities in Eligible L...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of dumpsters to Florida neighborhood and homeowner associations for community cleanup events in eligible regions. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. The grant program is intended to engage residents in commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 171424

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Projects, Activities, and Attend...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit arts organizations and government agencies for projects and activities and grants to organizations, agencies, and individuals to attend a professional arts conference. Funding is intended for initiatives to improve operations, enhance...

GrantWatch ID#: 171460

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Schools, Faith-Based Entities, and Agencies for Capital Fun...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, schools, and faith-based and government entities for capital funding and community programming in eligible locations. Eligible uses of funds include projects focused on youth, women and children, providing essential ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172167

Grants to Idaho Individuals, Agencies, and Organizations for Activities that Benefit Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Idaho individuals, government agencies, and organizations to benefit veterans throughout the state. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs that serve veterans, including equipment purchases, career training programs, and ceremonies. Preference ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172179

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Individuals for Community Enrichment Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, individuals, groups, school districts, and municipalities in eligible regions for projects that enrich the local community. Funding is intended for projects or programs that demonstrate extensive community impact. Pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 172362

Grants to Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible counties to benefit local children. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of social services, healthcare, education, arts and culture, and other community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173252

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities in eligible regions for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of health and wellness, educational attainment, leadership and civi...

GrantWatch ID#: 173439

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and IHEs for Projects that Reduce Traffic A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and IHES for activities that reduce traffic accidents and improve road safety. Applicants must contact the funding source and are advised that required registrations must be completed prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 173502

Grants to Utah Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations and governmental units for projects and programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support activities in the following areas of focus: education, arts and culture, health and wellness, community, and preser...

GrantWatch ID#: 173527

Grants to South Dakota Organizations to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and tribes for new and existing programs that enhance the quality of life for local residents. New applicants must register and all applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Programs may fal...

GrantWatch ID#: 173528

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Youth Organizations to Encourage Outdoor Sports

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and youth or family-oriented groups to promote outdoor activities. Funding is intended to encourage outdoor sports, such as hunting, fishing, archery, trapping, and shooting sports. The goa...

GrantWatch ID#: 173599

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, and Agencies for Activities to Benef...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, churches, synagogues, and government agencies for activities that benefit local residents of eligible locations. Previous grants have been awarded to youth sports programs, libraries, and the police department. Applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 173608

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions to enhance the local quality of life. Funding is intended to address needs in the areas of community, education, health, recreation, social services, environment, and culture....

GrantWatch ID#: 173781

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Nebraska nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, IHEs, schools, and tribes for arts programming that benefits local communities. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173881

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Public Agencies to Promote Health Care Equity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and public agencies for programs and projects that aim to improve the health of local residents. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is spe...

GrantWatch ID#: 173890

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible communities to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, community development, arts and culture, historical preservation, medical needs, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173937

Grants to New Jersey Conservancies and Agencies for Land Preservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Jersey conservancies and state, county, and municipal governments to protect land and resources in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support conservation efforts and to advance land preservation in the region. Projects can include restrictio...

GrantWatch ID#: 173961

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs for Programs that Promote Equity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education for programs and activities that promote equity for residents statewide. Funding is intended for bold ideas and community leadership that expand opportun...

GrantWatch ID#: 174049

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, and Municipalities for Programs to Benefit Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches in eligible regions to improve the local quality of life. Funds are intended for activities and programs that will have a positive impact on the lives of the resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174106

Grants and Loans to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Develop Community Facilities in Rural Regio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribes located in rural areas to support the development of community facilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several days to complete. Eligible u...

GrantWatch ID#: 174366

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Address the Health Needs of...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, schools, and IHEs to address the health needs of local residents. Funding is intended to meet critical needs, take advantage of rising opportunities, conduct innovative activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174613

In-Kind Donations of Books to USA Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies to Supplement Librar...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of books to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, colleges and universities, museums and libraries, and local, state, and federal government agencies to build library collections. The books must be chosen in person by a representative at the fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 174863

Grants to Nebraska Entities Running Conferences for EMS Providers to Reduce Attendee Registrat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska entities running conferences for emergency medical service providers to reduce attendee registration fees. Funding is intended to defray the cost of registration fees and tuition. Eligible conferences must meet the following requirements: have a...

GrantWatch ID#: 175406

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs that address community needs and improve the quality of life in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support new initiatives or to enhance existing programs. Eligible programs benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175770

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations and, occasionally, government agencies for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for collaborative, sustainable projects within the focus areas of youth, education, so...

GrantWatch ID#: 175805

Grants to East Central Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects to Improve the L...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to East Central Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible counties to address immediate organizational needs. Applicants are requested to contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects f...

GrantWatch ID#: 175809

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Areas of focus include community development, children and families, community arts, and the e...

GrantWatch ID#: 175837

Grants to New Mexico and Texas Rural Municipalities for Law Enforcement, EMS, and Fire Protect...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,000 to New Mexico and Texas rural municipalities and public safety departments within the funding source’s service area for staff training. Funding is intended to support rural communities and to ensure that they are served by certified and we...

GrantWatch ID#: 176368

Grants to West Virginia Arts Nonprofits and Agencies for Accessibility and Emergency Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for emergency repairs of arts and history venues. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for ADA-compliant renova...

GrantWatch ID#: 177649

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, IHEs, and Faith-Based Organizations for Heal...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arkansas nonprofit and faith-based organizations, governmental agencies, schools, and IHEs for health improvement projects and activities that benefit local residents. Funding may be used for projects and programs that focus on food secur...

GrantWatch ID#: 177679

Rebates to Delaware Individuals, Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, and Schools for Alternative...

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates of up to $2,500 to Delaware individuals, nonprofit organizations, businesses, organizations, state and municipal governments, schools, and IHEs towards the purchase or lease of natural gas, electric, and propane-powered vehicles. Applicants are advised to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177695

Grants to Connecticut Municipalities for Local Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to Connecticut municipalities to support a broad range of historic preservation planning and predevelopment projects. Applicants must be pre-approved as a Certified Local Government prior to submitting an application. Possible projects incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 177730

Grants to Washington Law Enforcement Agencies for Traffic Safety Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington law enforcement agencies to purchase new equipment for traffic safety enforcement activities. Funding is intended to support the traffic programs of local and statewide agencies. Applicants must demonstrate participation in statewide traffic i...

GrantWatch ID#: 177846
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